Being a dad has both brought him joy and forced him to face up to life’s major challenges, says Derek Hayes of Sanford.
Eric Russell
Staff Writer
Eric Russell has been a general assignment reporter at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram since 2012 and has been a journalist in Maine since 2004. Because he doesn’t have a specific geographic or topical area to cover, Eric often is free to roam the state in pursuit of the most interesting stories, whether it’s tackling the big topic of the day or chasing ideas that fall just outside the boundaries of everyday news. His favorite assignments are ones where he can leave the office and meet with people in their homes or their workplaces to talk about their struggles and challenges – and sometimes their triumphs. Or to try and answer complicated questions. Eric grew up in Southern Maine, went to college at the University of Maine and worked in Bangor for eight years before joining the Press Herald. He lives in Brunswick with his wife, a school teacher, and two daughters.
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Engine trouble, pilot error cited in crash
A combination of engine trouble and pilot error caused a plane crash in Biddeford last year that killed a North Yarmouth man and destroyed a house, according to a report by the National Transportation Safety Board. Edward L’Hommedieu, 71, who was flying alone in a twin-engine Cessna, failed to maintain sufficient airspeed as he made […]
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Report: Pilot error, engine failure caused Biddeford plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the pilot failed to maintain proper speed in part because of engine failure caused by improperly installed parts.
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Election 2012: Money wasn’t key factor in primary wins
One candidate’s timing with his funds helped, but for most the cost-per-vote didn’t translate into success.
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On health reform, state’s wait risky
Maine could lose local control by not starting work on a health insurance exchange.
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Live cam catches ospreys hatching on Maine coast
The first of three chicks hatched a little before noon today. The other two hatchlings are expected later in the day.
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Driven to exact a higher toll
The turnpike authority wants to increase motorists’ cost of using the road in order to pay down debt from its widening.
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Poliquin’s rivals criticize his ads featuring LePage
The Senate candidate’s TV spot and mailer imply the governor’s support, but LePage isn’t endorsing anyone.
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U.S. House District 1 candidates file finance reports
From April 1 through May 23, incumbent Chellie Pingree out-raised her top Republican opponent Jonathan Courtney by a four-to-one margin.
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Occupy Maine: Less visibility, same goal
Members continue to meet, discuss ideas and spread their message four months after disbanding the Portland encampment